China's diving stars Quan Hongchan and Cao Yuan just made a splash 🌊 at the World Aquatics Awards, snagging 2024's Female and Male Diving Athletes of the Year! The dynamic duo dominated competitions from Doha to Paris, proving once again why they're the gold standard in their sport.
Quan's Meteoric Rise
At just 17, Quan clinched both individual and synchronized 10m platform titles at the World Championships before defending her Olympic crown in Paris 🥇. Her showdown with longtime partner Chen Yuxi—who took silver after their synchro victory—was the stuff of sports legend!
Cao Yuan's Legacy
Cao Yuan continues rewriting diving history books 📚, adding this latest accolade to his collection of Olympic medals across multiple disciplines. Talk about #Goals!
China's Diving Dynasty
The awards list read like a Chinese team roll call 🇨🇳: Chen Yuxi, Chen Yiwen, and Chang Yani also made the cut after their stunning 3m springboard performances. With these athletes, China's 'Dream Team' shows no signs of slowing down!
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China's Cao Yuan, Quan Hongchan named Diving Athletes of the Year
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